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November 2, 2017, 04:29 AM | #1 |
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Crack in leather holster seam? (pictures)
So I just picked up a $200 swivel holster from Tex Shoemaker before they went out of business. I noticed a long crack in the seam and wasn't sure if this was normal or not. I've only worn the holster twice with my revolver; the second time involved some intense running/bouncing of the holster. I'm not sure if it was there or not when it arrived. Does this look problematic? Here's a link with some pictures.
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November 2, 2017, 05:06 AM | #2 |
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That’s a bummer... I would try to use a syringe and put in some wood glue and clamp it. Use a wet paper towel to remove squeeze out.
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November 2, 2017, 07:23 AM | #3 |
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It may not be a problem if the stitching is still secure. If you decide to glue it, I suggest that you use a flexible glue such as used in the shoe repair industry. If you know a cobbler, they may be able to fix it, or you can purchase "Shoe Goo" at many department or hardware stores. Pliobond may work as well. As TJB101 noted, get the glue into the joint and clamp it overnight.
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November 2, 2017, 07:26 AM | #4 |
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The stitching tension is pulling in on the leather causing the outward ends to spread. It is only of cosmetic concern. There are leather cement/glues available from Tandy Leather Co. that can be used. However, if it were mine and I could not abide the separation, I would fill the void with Black shoe polish, buff it and call it good.
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November 2, 2017, 08:44 AM | #5 |
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No problem as long as the stitching has not popped.
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November 2, 2017, 12:10 PM | #6 |
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If you're going to try injecting a glue, try E-6000, Goop, or Shoe Goo. That stuff stays flexible for decades. Inject the glue, clamp it, and let it cure for 72 hours or so.
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November 2, 2017, 12:44 PM | #7 |
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"...put in some wood glue..." Nope. Contact or rubber cement and a clamp will fix that. Isn't anything to worry about though. It's just the leather drying. Means it wasn't glued correctly before sewing.
No shoe polish either. Shoe polish is mostly wax. That'll dry, crack and fall out. "...involved some intense running/bouncing..." Means your belt isn't up to being a gun belt. That shouldn't cause any such issue though.
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Can you tell if the stitching is still in sound and tight? .... Be safe ...... !!!!
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Sure is and I thank you. .....
Your "machine" stitching as well as the rest of the holster, appears to be sound. For now, I'm throwing in with what dahermit replied. With time, this crack will propagate down to the bottom area and in fact, I'm surprised it isn't already there. By the way, that is great looking holster. The crack should be an easy fix and after applying the glue, I would clamp it, firmly but not tight. I sandwich the leather between to strips bamboo or plastic. Once the clamps are in place, remove any excess cement before it dries. Currently I'm using Loctite-Stik'n seal. Forget wood glues or standard rubber cement. .... Be Safe !!!
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Cement the crack
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Kind of like having gorgeous girlfriend with a wart on her nose. She may be a beauty but that wart is always there. .... Apply the cement as deep as you can, rather than throwing it in there .... Be Safe !!!
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November 4, 2017, 06:51 PM | #15 |
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I have a nice drop point fixed blade and the sheath stitching was starting to come apart, so I shot some clear E-6000 in there and clamped it. It's still holding nicely a couple of years later. That glue is really amazing stuff.
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